Interested in becoming a member? Here's why it's a great idea!

Being a member of the Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego has so many great perks. Here's a few general benefits below.

Unlimited Admission to the Japanese Friendship Garden for a whole year!

The Japanese Friendship Garden is a part of the American Horticultural Society (AHS) Reciprocal Admissions Program which offers free admission and/or additional benefits at over 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands! To see a list of participating gardens, please visit the AHS website here.

Discounted pricing on certain programs, classes, and events

Invitation to our annual Membership Tea!

10% discount at the Gift Shop and Tea Pavilion Restaurant

Receipt of bimonthly newsletter – The NIWA (Hard copy if requested)

Special Reciprocal Admission programs with other participating museums during certain times of the year.

For example we have participated in The Big Exchange for the past several years and this month, July 207, we have a reciprocal admission for our members with the Automotive Museum for their special exhibit Japanese Steel.

How to purchase a Membership

To become a Japanese Friendship Garden member, click on your desired membership level below and pay online or call (619) 232-2721 to register over the phone. If you have any questions regarding membership just let our Membership Coordinator Gerrymelyn Casupang know and she'll be happy to assist you.